4 Spooky Memphis Experiences Not to Miss This October (and Beyond)
Memphis history has a haunted side, and October is the perfect time to discover it! Here are four spine-tingling experiences you won’t want to miss. Image: Facebook / Elmwood Cemetery
With its rich history and colorful cast of characters, the Bluff City has more than its fair share of spooky lore. Whether you’re a history buff, a horror fan, or simply looking for a fun outing, you’re sure to find these Memphis ghost tours to be fascinating, spine-tingling, and even a little charming.
Elmwood Cemetery
More Info: elmwoodcemetery.org
Wander through Elmwood Cemetery and you’ll see why it tops Memphis’s list of spooky destinations. With its sweeping oaks, Gothic monuments, and resting places of war veterans, suffragists, outlaws, politicians, and other notable figures, Elmwood is a beautiful walk through history with just the right dash of the macabre.
Fascinating tours are offered year-round, but October brings some spooktacular delights, including True Crimes of Bygone Times and Shadows of the Past: An After Hours Tour. A highlight every year is the Soul of the City tour, when costumed actors bring the “residents” of Elmwood back to life.
The Woodruff-Fontaine House
More Info: woodruff-fontaine.org
Enter this gorgeous mansion in Victorian Village, and you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped back in time. The Woodruff-Fontaine House is famous not only for its stunning period decor but also for whispers of lingering spirits. Self-guided tours are available year-round, but the stage is set for “Mourning Memphis” in October, when you’ll find the house prepared to commemorate the dearly departed. Other events, such as Ghost Chats and Dinner with the Departed, also occur during the spooky season.
Backbeat Tours’ Memphis Ghost Tours
More Info: backbeattours.com
If you prefer your otherworldly delights with a side of Memphis music and history, Backbeat Tours’ Memphis Ghost Tours are a must. Storytellers take you on a fun-filled drive to the city’s haunted hotspots, sharing spine-tingling tales of restless spirits, mysterious happenings, and notorious events. It’s part history lesson, part theater, and all-around Halloween fun.
Historical Haunts Memphis
More Info: memphisghosttours.com
For another tour into the unknown, Historical Haunts Memphis offers a little something for everyone. Go on the Haunted Pub Crawl or Haunted Memphis Bus Tour for an entertaining evening of history, ghost stories, and hair-raising tales. Led by a local team of paranormal investigators, the tours take a deep dive into mysterious happenings and sightings from beyond the grave.
More Haunted Places in Memphis …
If you’re in the market for more spooky Memphis lore, you might be surprised to learn that many of the most well-known Memphis landmarks are reportedly haunted — from old hotels and iconic theaters to the city’s most storied dive bar. Read all about them HERE.
Happy exploring!
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Gaye Swan
As a professional writer of over 20 years, Gaye is an avid traveler and enjoys highlighting food, culture, and attractions around the South. While Gaye is passionate about life in Memphis, she grew up in Meridian and is still a Mississippi girl at heart.